Dreamland Rhododendron
Rhododendron x 'Dreamland' (Yakushima hybrid) (H-3)
SKU
00931
A dense-growing evergreen shrub valued for its large trusses of showy, soft pink flowers. Prefers cooler regions, but some protection from winter wind is helpful. Wonderful for use as a container specimen, accent plant, a flowering hedge, or in mass plantings.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Lowe's
6584 Us Highway 431 South Owens Crossroads AL 35763
- Bennett Nurseries
7002 Memorial Pkwy. North Huntsville AL 35810
- Lowe's
3505 North Memorial Parkway N.w. Huntsville AL 35810
- The Greenery
210 Campground Road Brownsboro AL 35741
| Botanical Pronunciation | roh-doh-DEN-dron |
|---|---|
| Lore | Rhododendron was named and classified by Linnaeus who named it from the Greek for rose tree. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Design Ideas | Exceptional shrub for foundation planting where intense color is appreciated at high profile locations. Ideal cover up for exposed legs of deciduous shrubs. Thrives in open planting areas under high canopy shade trees. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Astilbe (Astilbe); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!